Posted by Notarysigner on 8/27/09 3:57pm
Msg #302000

Payments due Notaries

Is anyone aware of a law/code that states, "..If a Notary performs a notarization, the Notary must be paid"?
I was inform there was such but I can't locate it. If you know of such (for California) please let us know/where thanks. James

Reply by PAW on 8/27/09 8:18pm
Msg #302041

As replied in another forum, GC section 6100. But, be very careful here, James. The contracted price (for a loan signing, which is what you are questioning) probably was not specific for notarial duties. IMO, unless the fee specifically calls out a notary fee, I don't think that section 6100 would help. Of course, that's just my personal opinion. You may need to seek a CA legal opinion.

Reply by Notarysigner on 8/28/09 2:40pm
Msg #302165

Paul I understand

For all, I contacted the Secretary of State about this...to make a long story
short, YOU HAVE TO BE PAID THE AMOUNT DUE UNLESS YOU ARE WORKING FOR A PUBLIC
AGENCY (Signing the notary Liability list accomplishes just that!) then they can
pay or NOT PAY YOU. I refused to sign it.
Everyone signing these type documents are putting themselves at risk. I will be
filing a compliant with the Secretary of State about this company for sure.